Less than 24 hours ago, the Royal Canadian Mint has finally released the $1 loonie to the general public! Surprisingly, Numista has already got them in the catalog already, so get them while they're hot! Happy hunting! ⚽🔥
As soon as I heard the news, I made the new numista page for the loonies. They are great looking coins. Looking forward to getting them at a coin exchange in Ottawa soon.
Less than 24 hours ago, the Royal Canadian Mint has finally released the $1 loonie to the general public! Surprisingly, Numista has already got them in the catalog already, so get them while they're hot! Happy hunting! ⚽🔥
As soon as I heard the news, I made the new numista page for the loonies. They are great looking coins. Looking forward to getting them at a coin exchange in Ottawa soon.
And now we're waiting for the Mexican circulating commemoratives to be available to purchase! You can go ahead and go to eBay, they are there, but they cost around overall $60 USD plus shipping and handling! Surprised that no one here from Mexico has submitted a page or four about them…😂
Little Update: As of last night, there is one seller on eBay from Mexico selling the Mexican circulating commemoratives. The price overall is $20 USD plus shipping and handling. That is a bit better than the ones I mentioned yesterday. 🪙
Canada has issued more than just the Loonie. Here Are some 25 cent pieces; they might not be meant for circulation, but they won’t cost an arm and a leg in case one wants them. The other collector coins might be too steep for a lot of people
4 commemorative (3 for each host city and 1 for the country) 20 peso coins to circulate alongside the post 2019 12 sided coins intended to replace the 20 peso note.
Mexico City
Guadalajara
Monterrey
Mexico
Standard reverse
I really like the designs especially Monterrey (my home city) and CDMX which nods to the previous world cups in 1970 & 1986.
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4 commemorative (3 for each host city and 1 for the country) 20 peso coins to circulate alongside the post 2019 12 sided coins intended to replace the 20 peso note.
Mexico City
Guadalajara
Monterrey
Mexico
Standard reverse
I really like the designs especially Monterrey (my home city) and CDMX which nods to the previous world cups in 1970 & 1986.
I would like to thank @Numisteur for submitting a silver commemorative World Cup coin from Curacao this week! But unfortunately, a “circulating commemorative” also exists, and looks like we are gonna have to wait a bit longer for those! From what I've heard, the Royal Canadian Mint is responsible for creating them, so be on the lookout! Happy hunting! ⚽
So yeah…looks like it's impossible to access the US Mint's official website due to high volumes of traffic. Just today I heard the news of the U.S. World Cup commemoratives, and they look amazing! Check them out! ⚽
24 tokens of 24 countries participated in the Italy 1990 FIFA final. A few countries no longer exist now, like Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia and USSR. Each token is minted with the country's name in their own national language.
If you have watched this final, you will agree with me that England was a better team but was unfortunate that they lost to West Germany in the semi-final. Some great players in the English team too. This FIFA 1990 also made Roger Milla of Cameroon famous too.
Apology that the scan is not very clear as I was unable to scan this flat (cardboard too large)
Not a fan in the slightest, but I am sure New Zealand's team, the All Whites (A very unfortunate and racist sounding name given there are almost no Maori/Pasifika or other non white players unlike Rugby and league teams which are 90% Polynesian). Will likely get last and the wooden spoon.
Our team is so bad (Beaten by Haiti 3 to nil in a friendly), that one player got laughed at for having the smallest social media presence of any player and its expected we will get dead last in our table. The news mentioned we are playing #4 ranked England and we are ranked #85 in the world. Pundits are expecting England to win by 5 or more goals to nil. Some even say England may score double figures!
The reason is Soccer is barely known in our football mad country, we call football rugby Union and rugby league, more people here play baseball (a minor sport compared to softball) than “soccer”. Most of our soccer leagues are affluent whites (Mainly European migrants from France, Italy, Germany and South American countries like Chile) and some Indian people. Its barely know, when I lived in Auckland, I lived near one of the few soccer pitches (Michaels Park, Ellerslie) and its all weather. Next to a field with 8 Rugby fields.
In New Zealand, its all about Rugby Union (Middle class), Rugby League (Working class) and Cricket (Upper/Middle class). Soccer barely exists. Thats why we get confused when the British and other European visitors talk about Football and we think some type of Rugby (Also we have touch rugby and 7 a side).
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
Not a fan in the slightest, but I am sure New Zealand's team, the All Whites (A very unfortunate and racist sounding name given there are almost no Maori/Pasifika or other non white players unlike Rugby and league teams which are 90% Polynesian). Will likely get last and the wooden spoon.
Our team is so bad (Beaten by Haiti 3 to nil in a friendly), that one player got laughed at for having the smallest social media presence of any player and its expected we will get dead last in our table. The news mentioned we are playing #4 ranked England and we are ranked #85 in the world. Pundits are expecting England to win by 5 or more goals to nil. Some even say England may score double figures!
The reason is Soccer is barely known in our football mad country, we call football rugby Union and rugby league, more people here play baseball (a minor sport compared to softball) than “soccer”. Most of our soccer leagues are affluent whites (Mainly European migrants from France, Italy, Germany and South American countries like Chile) and some Indian people. Its barely know, when I lived in Auckland, I lived near one of the few soccer pitches (Michaels Park, Ellerslie) and its all weather. Next to a field with 8 Rugby fields.
In New Zealand, its all about Rugby Union (Middle class), Rugby League (Working class) and Cricket (Upper/Middle class). Soccer barely exists. Thats why we get confused when the British and other European visitors talk about Football and we think some type of Rugby (Also we have touch rugby and 7 a side).
Pretty much the same as Australia then, what need to happen is that Australia and New Zealand should be given the World Cup as a joint venture, I am sure if that happened then real football will take off
Not a fan in the slightest, but I am sure New Zealand's team, the All Whites (A very unfortunate and racist sounding name given there are almost no Maori/Pasifika or other non white players unlike Rugby and league teams which are 90% Polynesian). Will likely get last and the wooden spoon.
Our team is so bad (Beaten by Haiti 3 to nil in a friendly), that one player got laughed at for having the smallest social media presence of any player and its expected we will get dead last in our table. The news mentioned we are playing #4 ranked England and we are ranked #85 in the world. Pundits are expecting England to win by 5 or more goals to nil. Some even say England may score double figures!
The reason is Soccer is barely known in our football mad country, we call football rugby Union and rugby league, more people here play baseball (a minor sport compared to softball) than “soccer”. Most of our soccer leagues are affluent whites (Mainly European migrants from France, Italy, Germany and South American countries like Chile) and some Indian people. Its barely know, when I lived in Auckland, I lived near one of the few soccer pitches (Michaels Park, Ellerslie) and its all weather. Next to a field with 8 Rugby fields.
In New Zealand, its all about Rugby Union (Middle class), Rugby League (Working class) and Cricket (Upper/Middle class). Soccer barely exists. Thats why we get confused when the British and other European visitors talk about Football and we think some type of Rugby (Also we have touch rugby and 7 a side).
Good luck to the Kiwis! We in Scotland are realistic about our chances… one of the best third places might get us through.
Not a fan in the slightest, but I am sure New Zealand's team, the All Whites (A very unfortunate and racist sounding name given there are almost no Maori/Pasifika or other non white players unlike Rugby and league teams which are 90% Polynesian). Will likely get last and the wooden spoon.
Our team is so bad (Beaten by Haiti 3 to nil in a friendly), that one player got laughed at for having the smallest social media presence of any player and its expected we will get dead last in our table. The news mentioned we are playing #4 ranked England and we are ranked #85 in the world. Pundits are expecting England to win by 5 or more goals to nil. Some even say England may score double figures!
The reason is Soccer is barely known in our football mad country, we call football rugby Union and rugby league, more people here play baseball (a minor sport compared to softball) than “soccer”. Most of our soccer leagues are affluent whites (Mainly European migrants from France, Italy, Germany and South American countries like Chile) and some Indian people. Its barely know, when I lived in Auckland, I lived near one of the few soccer pitches (Michaels Park, Ellerslie) and its all weather. Next to a field with 8 Rugby fields.
In New Zealand, its all about Rugby Union (Middle class), Rugby League (Working class) and Cricket (Upper/Middle class). Soccer barely exists. Thats why we get confused when the British and other European visitors talk about Football and we think some type of Rugby (Also we have touch rugby and 7 a side).
Good luck to the Kiwis! We in Scotland are realistic about our chances… one of the best third places might get us through.
Not a fan in the slightest, but I am sure New Zealand's team, the All Whites (A very unfortunate and racist sounding name given there are almost no Maori/Pasifika or other non white players unlike Rugby and league teams which are 90% Polynesian). Will likely get last and the wooden spoon.
Our team is so bad (Beaten by Haiti 3 to nil in a friendly), that one player got laughed at for having the smallest social media presence of any player and its expected we will get dead last in our table. The news mentioned we are playing #4 ranked England and we are ranked #85 in the world. Pundits are expecting England to win by 5 or more goals to nil. Some even say England may score double figures!
The reason is Soccer is barely known in our football mad country, we call football rugby Union and rugby league, more people here play baseball (a minor sport compared to softball) than “soccer”. Most of our soccer leagues are affluent whites (Mainly European migrants from France, Italy, Germany and South American countries like Chile) and some Indian people. Its barely know, when I lived in Auckland, I lived near one of the few soccer pitches (Michaels Park, Ellerslie) and its all weather. Next to a field with 8 Rugby fields.
In New Zealand, its all about Rugby Union (Middle class), Rugby League (Working class) and Cricket (Upper/Middle class). Soccer barely exists. Thats why we get confused when the British and other European visitors talk about Football and we think some type of Rugby (Also we have touch rugby and 7 a side).
Good luck to the Kiwis! We in Scotland are realistic about our chances… one of the best third places might get us through.
Wonder if any of our Numista members are going to any of the matches here in North America.
im in Toronto, and I did try to get tickets for home matches and a few other select cities with an idea that I’d be willing to be pay upto around $500 which is kinda what a concert ticket has been in the last few years. That’s still pretty steep imo for someone is not a particular football fan, but still wants to participate in the experience
but ticket prices atleast here in Canada have Been nothing less than $3000 which seems extremely ridiculous for qualifying matches for back of the herd kinda teams
i can’t even imagine for international visitors, what kind of money they are forking over not only for the tickets, but the hotel prices, airfare, food, transport etc.
It’s expected that the BMO field here in Toronto will have many empty seats. The first match is due here on 12th June, but you’d be forgiven for thinking nothing special is happening in Toronto. There isn't that groundswell of enthusiasm you normally associate with such a massive show
but ticket prices atleast here in Canada have Been nothing less than $3000 which seems extremely ridiculous for qualifying matches for back of the herd kinda teams
i can’t even imagine for international visitors, what kind of money they are forking over not only for the tickets, but the hotel prices, airfare, food, transport etc.
With that kind of money, I can buy myself another Sony 77 ins Oled TV.
With that kind of cash, I can buy some beautiful banknotes.
IMO, to watch a live FIFA World Cup, it is the atmosphere that gives you the enjoyment and experience. I am sorry to say that it is unlikely you will get this in the US or Canada. You can only get this in South America or Europe.
The vuvuzela noises made by the crowd in the 2010 South Africa FIFA final ruined the games. Imagine 90 minutes of just vuvuzela noises !!
Also, the last game played between Scotland and Denmark was a classic. I have watched this highlights on YouTube a number of times and I am not even a Scot.😁
